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55+ Community Homes for Sale in Orem, Utah
Orem doesn't have the deep bench of age-restricted communities you'd find in Mesa or St. George, but there are a handful of solid options for buyers who want single-level living without a lot of upkeep. The best-known is The Cottages at Orem area and a few 55+ sections tucked into larger developments near 800 North and Sandhill Road, plus some smaller patio-home clusters closer to University Parkway. Most were built between the late 1990s and mid-2000s, so you're looking at brick rambler-style layouts, attached or detached, typically 1,400 to 2,000 square feet, with an HOA that handles lawn care and snow removal — a real selling point given how much snow Orem gets off the Wasatch benches most winters.
What draws people here rather than to Provo or Lehi is proximity without the price tag of Park City or the isolation of rural Utah County. Utah Valley Hospital, the Orem Senior Center on 400 North, and the shops along State Street are all a short drive, and family in Utah County can stay close without everyone living under one roof. Prices for these homes generally run below the county's new-construction average since most stock is older, though well-maintained units in gated sections command a premium. HOA dues typically run $150 to $300 a month depending on amenities like a clubhouse or pool. Browse the active listings below to see what's currently on the market.
July 2026 · Orem market
Live from the Utah MLS — what's actually happening in Orem right now.
Median sale
$502,000
43 closed in July 2026
Median DOM
20 days
listing → contract
Sale-to-list
98.5%
of final list price
Unsold inventory
217
active + pending
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Common questions
About 55+ community homes in Orem.
Are there true age-restricted (55+) communities in Orem, or just age-targeted ones? ▾
Orem has both. A handful of developments are deed-restricted to require at least one resident aged 55 or older under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, while others are simply age-targeted — built with single-level layouts and low-maintenance yards that attract older buyers but have no age requirement. The MLS remarks and HOA CC&Rs will tell you which category a specific listing falls into.
What do HOA dues typically cover in Orem's 55+ communities? ▾
Most cover front and back yard landscaping, snow removal from driveways and walks, exterior maintenance on attached units, and common-area insurance. Dues commonly run $150–$300 per month depending on whether the community includes a clubhouse, pool, or pickleball courts. Always ask for the current HOA budget and reserve study before writing an offer.
How close are medical services and hospitals? ▾
Timpanogos Regional Hospital sits on 800 North in Orem with a full ER and cardiac care, and Intermountain Utah Valley Hospital is about 10 minutes south in Provo. Most 55+ neighborhoods in Orem are within a 5–10 minute drive of one or both, and several primary care and specialty clinics line State Street and 800 North.
Is single-level living common, or do most homes have stairs? ▾
In age-restricted and age-targeted developments, single-level floor plans with the primary suite, laundry, and main living all on the entry level are the standard build. Some plans add an optional basement or a loft for guests, but the daily living footprint is designed to stay on one floor with zero-step or low-step entries.
How does Orem compare to St. George or Washington for 55+ buyers? ▾
Southern Utah has the larger resort-style 55+ communities (SunRiver, Sienna Hills) with more amenities and warmer winters. Orem trades that for proximity to grandkids at BYU and UVU, easier access to SLC airport via I-15 and FrontRunner, four real seasons, and generally lower summer cooling costs thanks to the elevation.
Can I rent out a home in a 55+ community in Orem? ▾
Rental rules vary by HOA. Most age-restricted communities cap rentals and require that any tenant also meet the 55+ occupancy requirement, and some prohibit rentals entirely for the first year or two of ownership. Read the CC&Rs carefully if rental flexibility — for snowbird use or future income — matters to you.